National Guard in D.C. Authorized to Carry Firearms Amid Crime Surge Efforts
National Guard in D.C. Authorized to Carry Firearms Amid Crime Surge Efforts WASHINGTON — National Guard troops deployed to Washington this month to support President Donald Trump’s initiative to mitigate crime have begun carrying firearms. This significant shift in posture was confirmed by a Defense Department official privy to the planning, stating that the arming began Sunday evening. The majority of the guard members are equipped with their service-issued M17 pistols, while a smaller contingent carries M4 rifles. Federal task…